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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College GLAP
Course Code OW411
Theme・Subtitle Revenge Tragedy
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.3
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Credits 2
Course Number GLA3211
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:4人/ Capacity:4)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation ×(履修中止不可/ Not eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
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Notes

【Course Objectives】

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to revenge tragedy, and in particular consider the literary, historical, and cultural background to one of the seventeenth century’s most celebrated playwrights - John Webster (c. 1578-1632). We will consider John Webster’s great play - The Duchess of Malfi (1612-1613) - in detail to enable familiarity with Webster’s archetypal characters and theatrical style. Further course objectives include improvement in discussion skills, and the acquisition of a wider analytical vocabulary.

【Course Contents】

This course will provide introductory definitions of literary tragedy before focusing on one of Webster's greatest plays, The Duchess of Malfi (1612-1613). Textual in-class study of this major tragedy by one of the leading figures in world theatre history will enable students to become familiar with early modern English culture and the specific characters, plot, and poetic style of language of one of the greatest works by one of the most celebrated English playwrights.

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【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction to John Webster and the London theatre scene in the seventeenth century
2 Introduction to The Duchess of Malfi (1612-1613)
3 The Duchess of Malfi (Act I)
4 The Duchess of Malfi (Act I continued)
5 The Duchess of Malfi (Act II)
6 The Duchess of Malfi (Act II continued)
7 The Duchess of Malfi (Act III)
8 The Duchess of Malfi (Act III continued)
9 The Duchess of Malfi (Act IV)
10 The Duchess of Malfi (Act IV continued)
11 The Duchess of Malfi (Act V)
12 The Duchess of Malfi (Act V continued)
13 The Duchess of Malfi (Keywords and Thematic Dualities)
14 Course conclusion and revision of all major Keywords and Thematic Dualities in the play.

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to prepare for analysis of weekly sections of Under Milk Wood by reading and researching the plays privately in advance of classes, and, if possible, watch the plays online in the various available performances.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Attendance and Class Participation(35%)
Reaction Papers(30%)
Final End of Semester Report(35%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
There is no textbook for this course. All texts and materials will be distributed in class by the instructor.

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

Regular attendance is essential and active participation is required in class.

【注意事項 / Notice】